Flights to Jakarta

For the adventurous traveller looking for a city break with an edge, there's never been a better time to visit Jakarta.

Each of the capital's districts has its own distinct identity that alternatively soothes and thrills. Central Jakarta is home to Lapangan Merdeka, or Merdeka Square, as well as the National Museum of Indonesia and the National Gallery of Indonesia. Some of the best shopping malls are here too, while backpacker hub Jalan Jaksa is full of budget hotels and affordable restaurants and cafes.

At the west is where you'll discover Old Jakarta, also known as Kota Tua. Here, you’ll find the Jakarta History Museum and Indonesia's largest shopping mall, Orchid Garden Mall (Mall Taman Anggrek). There are colonial buildings dating back to the Dutch rule (Jakarta was known as Batavia during the European Colonial empire), and then there’s Chinatown (or Glodok), with its delicious street food and mesmerising temples.

Well-heeled South Jakarta is the city's most affluent area, with malls, hotels, restaurants and nightlife venues all catering to those with a penchant for the more extravagant. At the opposite end of the spectrum is Kemang, a heady mix of backpackers and younger locals filling an increasingly trendier selection of lounges.

No trip to Jakarta is complete without seeing the stunning Thousand Islands, which actually comprise more than 100 small islands, many of which are uninhabited. North Jakarta (Jakarta Utara) is known as the gateway to this terrific network, and it’s a district well worth visiting to enjoy its famous seafood and beaches.

All in all, Jakarta is one of the most lively, exciting and cosmopolitan cities in Asia.

What to do in Jakarta

Visit the Istiqlal Mosque

The Istiqlal Mosque is among the most sacred in south-east Asia. Equally beautiful is the neo-gothic Catholic Cathedral, but here's the interesting thing: they stand just over the road from one another, which makes for a beautiful picture as the sun sets behind them both.

Jalan Taman Wijaya Kusuma
10710
+62 21 381 1708

Tour the Thousand Islands

Thousand Islands – well, closer to 125 actually – are a collection of beautiful tiny islands stretching out into the Java Sea to the north of the city. They are widely considered among the best diving spots in the region, with many spectacular reefs beneath the surface. Visitors can choose from day trips to extended stays on some of the luxury resorts that have been built on the islands.

Take a Sunday stroll

Explore the city on foot on Sundays, when all vehicles except public buses are banned from many of Jakarta’s busiest streets, including the original point of rebellion, Jalan Sudirman and Jalan Thamrin. The roads belong to walkers, joggers and cyclists. It gives the area a party feel, with stalls and street food vendors lining the roads.

Where to eat in Jakarta

Warung Sate & Sop Kambing M Sani (Street food)

This makeshift street food stall in Jakarta is tricky to find, but a hidden gem well worth tracking down for the spicy soups alone. Grab some satay to munch on the go as you explore the surrounding area.

Warung Sate & Sop Kambing M Sani
Pasar Tanah Abang
Jalan Fakhruddin

Pipiltin Cocoa Barito (Chocolatier)

Imagine Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, designed by 21st century Scandinavian architects, and you have some idea of what a feast for the senses Pipiltin is. The desserts, such as the chocolate soup or the candyfloss leaves, fall somewhere between science and art.

Jalan Barito 5
Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta Selatan
12160
+62 21 7280 0011

Namaaz Dining (Indonesian)

This molecular gastronomy restaurant serves Indonesian food filtered through a giant chemistry kit, with results as delicious as they are creative. Think savoury satay-flavoured popsicles and meringue cooked at your table in nitrogen. Try the 17-course taster menu.

Places to stay in Jakarta

Pullman Jakarta Indonesia

For convenience alone, the Pullman Jakarta Indonesia has plenty going for it. With the shopping district nearby and good access to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, it’s great to use as a base. That it has five-star luxury is merely a bonus.

Jalan M.H. Thamrin 59
Menteng
Pusat Kota
10350
+62 21 3192 1111

POP! Hotel Kemang Jakarta

POP! is a chain of budget hotels with branches all over the region. The best rated, and best to look at, is POP! Hotel Kemang Jakarta, with a location in the arty part of town that is bettered only by the pared-down, quirky decor.

Mandarin Oriental Jakarta

Perhaps the most luxurious hotel in the city, the Mandarin Oriental stands proud in the high-end central district. Guests can enjoy fine dining at either Lyon or Xin Hwa, while the terrace pool is wrapped in enough greenery to take you away from the city.

Jalan M.H. Thamrin
Menteng
Pusat Kota
10310
+62 21 2993 8888

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